Living in Ardrossan, Alberta: Acreages, Homes and Schools

At a glance

Ardrossan in numbers

Hamlet population, 2024 county census1,238

Hamlet growth since 2022+35%

Drive to downtown EdmontonAbout 30 minTypical, outside rush hour

TypeStrathcona CountyEast of Sherwood Park

Statistics Canada population estimates by census subdivision (table 17-10-0155-01), July 1 of each year. Sherwood Park and Ardrossan are hamlets, so their figures come from Strathcona County’s municipal censuses. Growth compares the latest figure with the earlier one named. Drive times are typical times to downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.

Living in Ardrossan

What it’s like

Ardrossan is a small hamlet on Highway 16 east of Sherwood Park, run by Strathcona County. The hamlet itself has about 1,200 people, and it has grown quickly in recent years with newer homes on larger lots.

Around it are acreages and country residential subdivisions, popular with buyers who want space, a shop or room for animals while staying about half an hour from downtown Edmonton. Local schools and a recreation complex are in the hamlet, and Sherwood Park’s shopping is a few minutes west.

Quick facts

Where: East of Sherwood Park, on Highway 16
Type: Hamlet in Strathcona County
Population: 1,238 (2024 county census)
Drive: About 30 minutes to downtown

Good to know

Acreages come with things city homes don’t, like wells, septic systems and rules for animals and shops. I’ll help you check water, septic and land use before you buy.

Space

Acreages and larger lots, with room for a shop, a garden or animals.

Local schools

Ardrossan Elementary and Ardrossan Junior Senior High are in the hamlet.

Sherwood Park next door

Shopping, health care and recreation a few minutes away.

Easy highway access

Highway 16 runs right past, west to Edmonton and the Henday.

Schools

Schools in Ardrossan

Public

Elk Island Public Schools

Ardrossan Elementary
Ardrossan Junior Senior High

Catholic

Elk Island Catholic Schools

School boundaries, busing and programs change, so check any address with the school division before you buy.

Homes for sale

See what’s for sale in Ardrossan

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Questions

About Ardrossan

How far is Ardrossan from Edmonton?

Ardrossan is east of Sherwood Park, about 30 minutes from downtown Edmonton outside rush hour.

Which schools serve Ardrossan?

Schools in Ardrossan are run by Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools. Boundaries and busing change, so check any address with the school division before you buy.

How do I see homes for sale in Ardrossan?

Use the Search page, which shows every MLS® listing in Ardrossan from every brokerage, or ask me for listing alerts so new homes come to you first.

Nearby

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